What does DEPTH mean?

Depth

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something.
2. The quality of being intense or extreme.
3. The complexity or profundity of something.

Pronunciations:

• US: /dɛpθ/
• UK: /dɛpθ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "depth" originated from the Old English word "deop" which means "deep". It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in the context of physical measurements such as the depth of a pool or the depth of a hole. It is also used to describe the intensity or extreme nature of something, as well as the complexity or profundity of a subject matter.

Synonyms:

• Deepness
• Profoundness
• Intensity
• Extent
• Breadth

Related Words:

• Width
• Bread
• Height
• Length
• Bench

Example Sentences:

• The depth of the swimming pool was over 10 feet.
• The depth of his sorrow was palpable in his voice.
• The depth of knowledge required for this subject is immense.